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Fence on green space remains in situ after council gives notice
Apr 30, 2026
WATCH: A fence erected in Old Bawn is still standing after the council had ordered it to be removed by Monday via an enforcement notice. The... Read More
Tallaght
Kiltipper Park pitches ready to go, but without viewing area
Kiltipper Park’s new pitches are currently in their establishment period and other works in the area have been completed, but a viewing area will not ... Read More
Defendant was said to be ‘a cog in the wheel’ in fake passport case
A man and his daughter-in-law will find out next week if they will go to prison for their role in trying to obtain a fake ... Read More
‘Thrill-seeker’ driver given two years jail after high-speed chases
A “thrill-seeking” disqualified driver who led gardaí on two separate high-speed chases within four months has been jailed for two years, reports Sonya McLean. Josh ... Read More
Clondalkin
President Connolly revisits Ballyowen Equine Centre
President Catherine Connolly was “very impressed” by Clondalkin Equine Club at Ballyowen Equine Centre when she made a second visit to the club on Thursday. ... Read More
Council is committed to keeping Corkagh Park gate open beyond 8pm
The council committed to keeping the Corkagh Park gate open beyond 8pm after they were asked to be “inventive” to accommodate local sports teams in ... Read More
Bollards deemed to be ‘cost prohibitive’ for parking problem
THE installation of bollards to prevent parking at Riversdale Green would be too “cost prohibitive” according to South Dublin County Council. Councillor William Carey (SF) ... Read More
Ballyfermot
Woman gave €7,832 ‘overpayments’ of wages to herself in new role with charity
A woman who stole from the charity she worked for within two months of taking on the new role has been given a 12-month suspended ... Read More
Cherry Orchard action plan launched
The Cherry Orchard Implementation Board’s Progress Report and Action Plan was launched on Wednesday, April 15 in the Orchard Centre. The Cherry Orchard Implementation Board ... Read More
‘Storytellers’ exhibition allows students to showcase creations
Photography and Content Creation students from City Of Dublin, FET College Ballyfermot unveiled a new exhibition called ‘Storytellers’ at Ballyfermot Library on Tuesday evening. Storytellers ... Read More
Lucan
Visually impaired woman thought man was taxi driver
A man made an “idiotic decision” to pick up a visually impaired woman in his car who believed he was a taxi driver, a court ... Read More
Public to have the benefit of Lucan House over the summer
Lucan House will open to the public once more on the weekend prior to the next Bank Holiday Monday, May 4, and will open on ... Read More
Devastating impact of early-onset dementia on families
A powerful first-hand account of young-onset dementia – delivered directly to Oireachtas members at a briefing hosted by the All Party Oireachtas Group on Dementia ... Read More
Sport
Commercials U15s do the business
COMMERCIALS U15’s side travelled out to Rush on Sunday to compete in the Division 3 Feile Shield Finals. Their first game was against Kilmacud Crokes ... Read More
Sport
St Mary’s tops in All-Ireland League final
ST MARY’S College have won the All Ireland League Division 1A Championship after a dominant second half display in the Aviva Stadium was enough to ... Read More
Sport
Delight for Dubs minors who lift Leinster crown
THE Dublin LGFA Minor Team have been crowned provincial champions after an emphatic 4-17 to 2-10 victory over Meath in Kinnegad last weekend. There were ... Read More
Sport
Delight for Clon’ in Paul Cusack decider
CLONDALKIN Rugby Women’s side finished their season on a historic high, securing the Paul Cusack Plate after a nail-biting battle against a powerful Birr RFC ... Read More
Sport
Tallaght Rugby Club success in youth section
TALLAGHT Rugby Club have seen great success with their youth section in recent weeks, particularly with their U13 side who emerged victorious at a Blitz ... Read More
Business
Solar-powered public lighting scheme to be installed at Bawnogue District Centre
A SOLAR-powered public lighting scheme is set to be installed at the newly developed Bawnogue district centre over the next number of weeks. Plans for ... Read More
Business
McHale making progress as Kimatsu UK distributors
With their first three months as UK distributors of Komatsu completed, Rathcoole-based McHale Plant Sales reports a ‘very positive’ market introduction on the part of ... Read More
Business
Sodexo form partnership with acclaimed chef Anna
Sodexo UK and Ireland has announced a new culinary partnership with acclaimed chef, restaurateur and television personality Anna Haugh, as it continues to invest in ... Read More
Business
Áine named in Forbes 30 Under 30 list
LUCAN entrepreneur Áine Kennedy, the founder of viral Irish beauty brand The Smooth Company, has been named in Forbes 30 Under 30 list for Europe. ... Read More
Business
Recycling rate remains stuck at 42 per cent
A new Greyhound Recycling survey of over 6,900 Dublin and Kildare households finds that residents understand recycling rules on paper — but daily convenience undermines ... Read More
Tesco approved planning for alterations to retail unit at The Cuckoo’s Nest
TESCO Ireland has been approved planning for alterations of a retail unit at The Cuckoo’s Nest Public House, Greenhills Road in Tallaght. The plans comprise ... Read More
Motor sales and service building approved
PLANNING permission has been granted for the construction of a partially two-storey over-basement motor sales and service building in Liffey Valley Office Campus. Applicant Winmar ... Read More
Data developer CyrusOne seeking extension to planning
DATA centre developer and operator CyrusOne has applied to South Dublin County Council for an extension to a permitted planning application. CyrusOne Irish Datacentres Holdings ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Library hosts Flash Fiction challenge for the community
"THE Flash Fiction event is a celebration of the creative community around Ballyfermot Library," explains Mary Sheehan of Ballyfermot Library. The library's Creative Writers Group ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Open call for South Dublin Live proposals
"I COULD play here all day," remarked Maurice Lennon on playing in the Old Courthouse in Rathcoole as part of South Dublin Live 2025. South ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Food with passion: Orzo Pasta Risotto with Peas & Pancetta
John Paul Kennedy is a self-taught cook and an avid fan of collecting cookery books with a passion for good old-fashioned home cooking. His passion ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Nature on our doorsteps: The Dance of the Cherry Trees
Rosaleen Dwyer is the County Heritage Officer at South Dublin County Council – every week she gives us an insight into the natural heritage around ... Read More
Arts & Culture
Young people design book focused on suicide prevention
"The three girls are 14 and 15 and they come down to the ABLE project," explains Lauren McDonald. Three young people from the ABLE Project, ... Read More
Echo Rewind
Local history with Monica McGill: A unique library that is part of the fabric of Clondalkin
Clondalkin Library is a gorgeous, unique, heritage building still very much in daily use. It is situated at the junction of Monastery Road and Floraville ... Read More
Echo Rewind
Local history with Monica McGill: Peamount Hospital offer a wide range of health and welfare services to people
In the hinterland between Clondalkin, Newcastle, and Lucan, Peamount Healthcare’s campus sits on a large site on rising ground 300 feet above sea level in ... Read More
Echo Rewind
Local history as Gaeilge with Pól Ó Meadhra: ‘An Rí’ á léiriú ag Aisteoirí Thamhlachta
IS dráma amuigh faoin aer é ‘An Rí’ le Pádraig Mac Piarais a léirigh Aisteoirí Thamhlachta ar Dhomhnach Cásca, i Músaem na bPiarsach, Ráth Fearnáin, ... Read More
Echo Rewind
Local history with Monica McGill: Discovering all the facts and fictions about our ancestors
Children are said to typically ask their parents or guardians “Where did I come from?” This question in adulthood takes on another meaning for people ... Read More
Echo Rewind
Local history as Gaeilge with Pól Ó Meadhra
IS dráma amuigh faoin aer é ‘An Rí’ le Pádraig Mac Piarais a bheidh á léiriú ag Aisteoirí Thamhlachta ar Dhomhnach na Cásca i Músaem ... Read More
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EirGrid Energy Citizens Roadshow in Newcastle to be hosted by Dancing with The Stars judge Brian Redmond
ADVERTORIAL EirGrid, the operator and developer of the national electricity grid, is set to bring its Energy Citizens Roadshow to Newcastle next week. Led by ... Read More
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Tower Credit Union among the most competitive lenders locally
Personal loans can be a useful way to fund major expenses — but the overall cost depends on where you borrow and the interest rate ... Read More
